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The TDLR Barbering and Cosmetology Advisory Board is taking a bold step by forming work groups to overhaul licensure testing after educators voiced concerns about outdated exams and low pass rates.

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TDLR advisory board forms work groups after public outcry over written and practical exams
Advisors, educators and TDLR staff debated the validity and timing of the written and practical barbering and cosmetology exams. The board created three work groups to study practical exam administration, earlier written-exam eligibility, and stackable licensing, and directed staff to provide multi-year pass-rate data.
citizenportal.ai
November 5, 2025 at 6:04 AM
The future of the practical exam for barbering and cosmetology hangs in the balance as educators and industry veterans clash over safety, standards, and access in a heated summit.

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TDLR summit divided over value of practical state exam as educators, licensees debate safety and access
At a TDLR Barbering and Cosmetology summit, legal staff and educators debated whether the state practical exam should remain a licensure requirement. Agency lawyers said the statute allows practicals and schools could be authorized to administer them by rule; survey results showed most schools favor keeping the practical but public commenters were—
citizenportal.ai
November 5, 2025 at 4:39 AM